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Dr. Alexandra Swanson 4/20/26 Dr. Alexandra Swanson 4/20/26

Mapping the Route: How to Find the Right Market for Your Brand

We’ve all had that hike we remember so fondly. You thought you were on a well-marked trail. You planned, mapped it out, and felt sure of your route. But at some point, you ended up following a deer track, a path made by others who also thought they were going the right way. At first, it seemed right because so many people had walked it, but eventually you realize you’re off the main path. You have to backtrack, sometimes a lot, before you can get moving in the right direction again. As you make your way back to the creek, you realize the real path was less obvious than you expected…

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Mapping the Route: How to Find the Right Market for Your Brand

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